Progress
oil paint on canvas My first two oil paintings, the first using black and white, and the other ivory black and burnt sienna. They are the first steps in a long line of progress to come. The Face Eraser
digital Concept art based upon the idea of a monster that "hangs upside down". Inspired by the anatomical peculiarities of crocodiles, sand moles, sloths, and the extinct whorl shark. Winter Warmth
wool, angora, copper A crochet earflap cap, detailed to resemble the head of a barn owl. Simple geometric shapes imply the natural forms of the face, and angora flowers embellish the sides. Becka
acrylic on granite A veristic portrait of a beloved dog. Painted in a layers to accentuate her dimensionality, the face appears to follow you as you walk around it. You as the viewer feels her presence, at least for a fleeting moment. Toucan
watercolor on paper Painted to highlight the luminosity of the subject, this traditional use of watercolor ads vibrancy to an otherwise monochromatic bird. Mr. Gay's Lion Farm
digital Yes, Gay's Lion Farm was real, and it was a tourist favorite in Los Angeles for decades. This is a digital paint study from a real photo, attempting to capture the age and writing style of the image. Battle Lizard Ideation
ink, acrylic on bogus paper Concept work for a movie. An exploration of a more accurate version of a therapod with feathers. Based upon the last living bird with claws on its wings, the hoatzin. Battle Lizard
digital The final version used in the movie, the director decided to go with the traditional-but-inaccurate "bald dino" design. Owl Guide
Whitewood and ink Unfinished. This is a walking stick intended to mesh a three dimensional carving with a two dimensional illustration burned into the stick. The simple curved lines are inspired by Charlie Harper's avian illustrations. |
Flayed
polymer clay Five views of the same sculpture. Flayed is a split view anatomical study exposing the inner workings of the human body. Structure
nitram on toned paper A soft build up of tones models the figure gracefully from the harsh structure lines that built her. Emphasis on depth and volume draw the viewer to look closer. Brass Bunny
digital A study of form and texture, comparing smooth and shiny metal to the pitted matte form of its oxidized self. Budgie Betterment
eucalyptus, glass, acrylic paint I would collect tree branches on my frequent hikes of Palos Verdes. I carved this cane topper when I injured my back so that I could continue to roam the hills I love and bring a bluebird of happiness along. Llama bowl
low-fire ceramics A piece based on symmetry, balance, and basic forms, echoing the tradition of Andean simplification of animals into iconic shapes. Chocolat
cake, cookies, almonds, icing An exploration of implying complex forms with simple shapes deftly composed. The monochromatic notan expression of the cat, created by strategically cracked cookies, is offset by vibrant fish sprinkles, and contained within a circlet of almonds. Mononoke Hime
wool, acrylic Based upon Miyazaki's classic character, Princess Mononoke, this earflap hat is constructed with an assembly of simple shapes. It was made as a "power girl hat" for young lady I knew. Snorting Glitter
ink on paper Flowing lines rounded off circular motifs give this tattoo a graceful and playful feel. Stylistic and metered design is intended to make an iconic impression. BIRB
ink on paper Youtube has shed light on empirical evidence of animal intelligence and behavior that was once considered conjecture in scientific circles. Sometimes it illuminates adorable, but not so bright corners of the animal mind. Friday Night at the 1UP
sepia ink on paper I like to draw people at bars instead of drinking, and it often gets me into adventures with its patrons. Each sketch takes 20-60 seconds and consists of a single, uninterrupted line. |
Sitter
charcoal on paper A 20 hour study of the human form and the subtleties of light and shadow. Jim
conté on toned paper The sharp corners of bone, straight lines of sinew, and conforming sag of flesh are the focus of this 15 hour study. Illusionistic volume is created through use of sanguine and black conté to recreate warm and cool tones. Boo digital Everyone's favorite Pomeranian as a portrait. Dark and soulful features float in light tones, giving the viewer an oasis of hard detail amidst and ocean of softness. Ayuesh
graphite on paper With a series of straight lines compiled atop each other, an organic form is eventually released. A 1 hour sketch study of a fellow student. Pet Portraits
acrylic on sandstone, wood There is a long history of dog paintings, but they are often painted as stylish accessories of opulence. These Intimate portraits are in the style reserved for human subjects-revealing the personality and presence of an individual. LOOK AT ME!
ink, highlighter, on paper A two page spread demonstrating my method of comic planning. It takes a mundane object and personifies it to exemplify the almost active obnoxiousness of a passive thing. Pecking Order
Sepia ink on paper Chaos rules this composition: cramped subjects in a snarling pit of fur and teeth. The drawing is executed with continuous line technique to unify the pack as one entity. If you are fighting amongst yourselves, you are fighting with yourself. Eating Strategies
ink on paper A page of insects, predators, and herbivores. Each figure is drawn in single line construction to focus on the characteristics of the subjects, rather than accuracy. Daisy and Sam
digital Character concepts. An exploration of color and shape to define two differing personalities. |
Bedouine Abode
digital A quick study in light, color, and form. I chose to use vibrant complimentary colors to enhance the rustic beauty of an otherwise drab and color-poor landscape. In the light
nitram on toned paper Just a window of the face juts out with luminosity. This 8 hour study reveals life in the light while rejecting detail in the shadows. High Hopes
digital A flightless kiwi perched precariously on a tall sea cliff. Is he playing at fantasy, or is he going to live it? How many of us yearn to fly with our high-soaring brethren too? Shiba
low-fire ceramic Frozen mid-step, a minimalist representation of a shiba inu. Captured is the tight posture, tidy lines, and perky stance of the breed. Columbian Crayola
marker on paper The complexity of a skeleton are unified under a splotch of a single orange blob of crayola marker ink. A light wash of water distributes a sense of falling light, and shadows of occlusion accentuate forms within forms. In the Field at China Beach
photograph, watercolor A view of my set-up for plein-air painting. Sitting for hours in the dirt, dust, and sun, I received hundreds of bites from tiny ants while trying to complete this. It was worth it. Muslinja
ink, acrylic on bogus paper Concept for a character design. Both hidden and exposed, a mysteriously alluring traveller waits confidently for something to pass..or to arrive. Ghosts of the Mesa
ink on paper A taste of peyote is a gateway through time and this reality. Apparitions rise as ethereal whisps along the sacred smokefires. A scene from my story "El Baja Rojo". The Kitschy Kinds
ink on paper Designs for jewelry with an eclectic flair. Simple, flat renderings are used to represent the ideas, rather than to "sculpt" the final look onto the page. Chickadee
lambswool, alpaca, felt A crochet earflap hat for a toddler. The stylization through reductive forms imply the basic shapes of a chick, and give the piece an overall child-like quality. |